[Post 712] Mpox: How dangerous is the new variant? | Expert Answers | CNA Explains

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What is mpox? Do you need to get vaccinated for it? We asked for your questions on mpox and here are the answers from Dr Hsu Li Yang, an infectious diseases expert at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. 

[Post 711]The Singapore-Johor Causeway and the polluted waters around it

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The Singapore-Johor Causeway is one of the world's busiest land crossings, with more than 300,000 people crossing the border daily. But fishermen who have cast their nets in the area for generations are lamenting poorer hauls these days, saying that pollution around the Causeway is depleting their catch. 

[Post 710] 8 places to explore the hidden side of Hong Kong: Island-hopping, a monastery and more

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If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong but want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city – or simply want to experience something beyond the usual tourist traps, shopping and eating, here are a few places to visit. (Video: Wallace Woon)

[Post 709] Glamping at Singapore’s Lazarus Island for a quick, relaxing break from the city

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Looking for an island staycation near Singapore? Here’s what to expect from Into The Woods' boutique glamping experience. (Video: Wallace Woon)

[Post 708] How sustainable is it for Singapore hawkers to offer budget meals? | Deep Dive podcast

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To help alleviate cost of living pressures, all coffee shops leased from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will need to offer budget meal options by 2026. But how do such meals, which cost about S$3.50, affect incomes of hawkers?

Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Dr Teo Kay Key, research fellow at IPS Social Lab, and Fabian Lim, co-owner of JOFA Meepok, JOFA Grill and JOFA-Oji Donburi.

[Post 707] What is it like to stay in Hoshinoya Tokyo, a luxury hotel inspired by a ryokan

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Stripping away all the Western notions of luxury, what would a high-end hotel in modern Japan look like? The answer to that was Hoshinoya Tokyo, a Ryokan reimagined in the form of an urban, high rise building. But with all the elements of an authentic and traditional ryokan.  

[Post 706] China's "ghost" railway stations prompt questions about rapid expansion of high-speed network

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China has the world’s most extensive high-speed railway network, and it is still rapidly expanding. But the system has come under scrutiny, with 26 decommissioned train stations scattered across the country. Observers point to over-investment, low passenger flow and remote locations as key reasons. CNA’s Tan Si Hui visits some of these so-called ‘ghost’ stations.